M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 07:03:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 27, 2026 at 07:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 07:03:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.81000, 120.18000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 323 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 331 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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